YUGIOH

Blast in the Past

Chapter 18.

Kaiba had been transferred to the experimental lab in their house, and placed in one of the virtual reality seats.

Joey watched, and asked Mokuba, "Why was he put there, instead of some place more comfortable....like his room?"

"Well, I didn't exactly tell the stockholders of Yugi's plan on entering his mind. They would have thought I was crazy. So instead, I told them we thought of a way of bringing Seto out of his coma, and that was by reaching him through his own virtual reality computer. We can find him there, and help lead him back to reality. Not only did they feel it was a good idea, they proposed this idea to the courts that were trying to take me away, and showed that through this experiment, Seto might come out of it sooner than expected. So, they delayed taking me away by another couple of days. But if this doesn't work....I'm going to have to leave here." Mokuba said with worry.

They all looked at Mokuba sadly, and Yugi said, "We're going to get him back, Mokuba. If you're brother knew about this, he would be doing all in his power to get back here....I know it. We'll reach him, I promise you that."

They hooked up Kaiba's hospital equipment that kept his body alive. They then placed a TV and a real comfortable seat nearby for Yugi to sit, and have any snacks and drinks he needed. "It's a good thing this is summer vacation." Joey said. "I don't think your grampa would like you skipping school cuz of this."

"Neither do I." Yugi said. 'All right spirit, you can come out.'

'No, Yugi....I must stay here for the transfer, so the other Yami doesn't take you over, while I am away. I want you to touch Kaiba where his chest is. You will know when the transfer took place....you will feel the difference. From that point on, you will not be able to move from that seat.'

'I understand.' Yugi said. 'But when it's time for you to transfer back, don't I have to touch Kaiba again?'

'I will find a way to reach you, to let you know when it is time.'

'Okay.' Yugi said.

'Good, then let's do this!'

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It was almost the end of school, and Yugi was finishing his work, anxious to get back to the store. Tea was also in his class, and looked over at Yugi, smiling. 'Yugi has gone a long way this year. Who would have thought that he'd make friends with the class bullies, and even have his grandfather hire one of them? Seto's gone a long way, too....he's really shaped up and changed for the better. I've never seen the guy so happy.' Then as Tea was staring at Yugi, something happened. It was like he somehow....changed. His face became more serious, and he was different in other ways, though Tea couldn't put her finger on it, as to 'how'. 'Wh-what?' She thought.

He suddenly looked up from his work, and looked around the area. He looked down at himself next, seeming to be looking for something, like he was expecting to be wearing something at his neck line. Then, as if he sensed someone staring at him, he turned to face her, almost frightening Tea. His eyes felt like they stared right into her soul. But then, Yugi smiled and nodded, as if there was nothing new about him at all, even though she could still sense a change. Yugi then continued to look around the room, but did not seem to find who he was looking for. Tea continued to watch him curiously, as the school bell rang.

Everyone was in a hurry to leave, for this was the last day of school, and summer vacation would now finally begin. As Tea was leaving, an arm reached hers, saying, "Tea...."

'That voice....who's voice is that?' She wondered, and turned shocked to see it was Yugi. His voice even seemed different. "Uh....Yugi?" She asked, feeling strangely hot all of a sudden, as a red blush began to form over her face, and his touch was like electricity going through her.

"Tea, this is important....I need to find Kaiba." Yami said.

"Kaiba? Oh, well....I'd assume he's home at his estate. But what do you need to see him for?" She asked.

"I can't explain, right now." Yami said. "I need to go. I'll....catch up later."

"But I thought you were going to meet us over at your grandfather's house!" Tea said.

"Sorry, Tea….tell them that I got held up. I'll have to meet them later!" Yami said, and quickly left.

Tea sighed, rubbing her arm, where Yugi touched her. "But Seto's going to be expecting to see you there. Well, I'll have to tell him you'll be late." She said aloud to herself, and left the school.

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The gang entered the game shop, where Mr. Motou was sitting behind the counter. He snapped, "It's about time you got here....you're late!"

"Sorry, boss." Seto mused, "It's hard to get through the crowds on the last day of school." He slipped behind the counter, taking Mr. Motou's place, picking up one of his duel disks and began to fiddle with it.

"So, where's Yugi?" Mr. Motou asked.

"I dunno....I haven't seen him." Joey said.

"Well, I didn't see him." Tristan said.

Tea answered, "He wanted me to tell you all he was going to be late."

"Why's that?" Joey asked.

"I don't exactly know....it was strange. He told me it was important, and he had to see Kaiba for some reason." Tea said. "He didn't really seem himself, either. It's almost like he was another person entirely. I can't explain it...."

Seto froze hearing this, and turned to Tea, asking her, "Did you say Kaiba?"

"Yeah, but I don't know why anyone would want to see Noah Kaiba. He's the most heartless person I've ever seen." Tea said.

"Noah? Noah Kaiba." Seto said, then chuckled to some kind of private joke.

"What's so funny?" Tristan said.

"What? Oh, it's nothing." Seto said. "I wonder why he wants to see him." He then thought, "You don't think he's trying to push the duel disk system to him, do you?"

"Naw....those people are nothing but war freaks." Tristan said.

"But it doesn't make sense....why would Yugi go and see him?" Joey asked. "I've seen that creep, and I'm telling ya....there aint nothing good about a Kaiba. They're jerks, and losers, and scum-bags. Anyone called Kaiba should be put in their place. Don't you agree, Seto? Hey, what's wrong?"

Seto was giving Joey his, 'if looks could kill' glare, yet he was also fighting it, telling himself that Joey was 'not' talking about him. He was 'not' Seto Kaiba, he was Seto Rykuma. The only Kaiba was Noah Kaiba, which he could never stand in the first place. "Nothing Joey, you're right....there is nothing good about a Kaiba." Seto then wondered off-hand if that scum-bag Gozaburo was still alive, not that he'd ever be forced into having to see him again.

"Listen....Yugi shouldn't be over there. He's gonna get himself in trouble, and get really hurt by them, if we don't do something!" Joey said.

Seto paused, considering this, and said, "Perhaps you're right. Mr. Motou, would you mind if I left early to find your son?"

"Go ahead, Seto....I too am worried about Yugi." Mr. Motou said.